If you’re anything like me, you start your day scrolling through social media feeds in bed (or over breakfast if you’re more of a morning person). With 45% of people watching more than an hour of video on Facebook or YouTube each week, I’d be willing to bet there are many videos viewed during these…

Employee experience is not only a top priority for organizations today. As digital thinking is transforming our consumer habits and experiences in respect to every interaction we have with a person, product, place, service or company, the employee experience – which is defined by various moments – is gradually becoming an expectation from the workforce.…

Whenever I hear the word ‘trend’ I tend to think it’s something temporary. Like those slap bracelets for kids in the nineties. Remember those? All of a sudden, they were just there and all the cool kids were slapping themselves on the wrist with them – only to completely disappear a couple of months later.…

With the rise of technology, the way hiring managers recruit and screen candidates has shifted dramatically. Whereas not too long ago a real person would review every paper resume and call up candidates personally to invite them for an interview, AI and innovative programs have taken over many of these processes. Interview formats have…

Enterprise Recruitment is not for the faint-hearted. With (often) dozens of open roles, thousands of applicants and a myriad of hiring managers to huddle down with, it requires a very special type of recruiter to ace the Enterprise Recruitment game. Luckily, we’re amidst a full-blown digital revolution at the moment. Many smart brains…

In our daily practice, we see organizations working on projects around HR Technologies. HR Tech is trending and big business in the market. Solution providers are promoting and predicting large positive impacts of implementing their technologies. Often, these technologies are introduced as the solution to all problems. Of course, mobile availability, the current permanent online…

What are the key roles of human resources? In this article, we will list the 15 key Human Resources roles. In addition, we will go over these roles and explain how doing them right will create benefits for both the people and the organization. Background of Human Resource Roles For a long time, Human Resources…

HR tech conferences are always a great occasion to speak with industry experts in person, to see some of the coolest HR tech startups pitch their business, and to find out more about the companies behind the technology we write about here on Digital HR Tech. And that’s not even all of it. Today’s HR…

It’s time for the annual employee engagement survey again. Conducting a survey sounds easier than it actually is. What are the best practices you need to keep in mind? In this article, we will discuss the 5 must-know employee engagement best practices. Measuring employee engagement can be a very powerful tool to improve employee…

A couple of times a year, employee morale just naturally dips. During those dark, cold, and often short, winter days for example. Or after the summer holidays or a long weekend even. And sometimes, employees simply go through a period where they feel less motivated for no apparent reason. Whatever the reason though, you…

First of all, I’d like to wish all of you a very happy 2019, full of laughter, love and fulfilling projects to work on! Now, back to business and to our first article of the year: Welcome back to another brand new edition of our ‘Must-Read Digital HR and HR Tech Articles’. The…

Managing talent is arguably the most important job for any HR department. In this article, we will dive into the nitty-gritty of creating a talent management process, including all the steps involved. Employees are a critical part of any organization, offering their time and commitment towards advancing the organization’s goals. The organization benefits from…

A recent survey of 15,000 Global HR professionals conducted by Frazer Jones and the HR TECH Partnership revealed some interesting results. 95% of the HR community believes new technology will allow HR to become more efficient and strategic while 77% believe digitization plays a key role. However, less than 25% of HR professionals have…

The employee journey is receiving an increasing amount of attention from HR practitioners – and for good reason! In this articles, I will explain what the employee journey is and how it can be leveraged for the benefit of the employee and the employer. So, let’s get started. What is the employee journey?…

Welcome back to another brand new edition of our ‘Must-Read Digital HR and HR Tech Articles’. The top articles of November feature a piece on employee referrals, an item about recruiting podcasts, and an article that gives you 7 practical tips on how to start with Continuous Improvement in HR. I’m sure you’ll…

When you visit an HR trade show two things stick out in the tech section: A. You mostly encounter either tools for process automation or technology with a focus on recruitment. B. Many of the newer (< 5 years) solutions are focused on recruitment. This focus on recruitment ties in with the growing…

Not too long ago the main instrument to gather data about the mood of the employees in various parts of the organization was the annual employee engagement survey. Once a year, or once every two years, a long questionnaire was distributed to the employees. Usually, 50-70% of employees responded. The answers were analyzed…

My definition of a genuine talent pipeline is that it only exists if you understand which candidates are cold, warm and ‘hire-ready’ in real time. If you don’t know this, you don’t have a talent pipeline. Candidates’ behavior has totally changed When I started in recruitment in 1999, candidates had very limited information at…

For quite some time now, there has been a lot of talk about culture – or organizational – fit. Of course, hiring new people means finding the best candidate for the job. But perhaps it’s even more important that the person your recruit feels like they’ve finally found their place from the moment they first…

Whether you´re working in a large corporate or a smaller enterprise, a Human Resource strategy forms the basis of everything you do in HR. In this article, we will give a definition of the HR strategy, explain how the HR strategy impacts daily HR practices, and we will end with a Human Resource strategy example.…

Since 2000, more than half of Fortune 500 companies have “gone bankrupt, been acquired, or ceased to exist as a result of digital disruption”, according to Harvard Business Review. In the same article, it is estimated that three-quarters of today’s S&P 500 will be replaced in 10 years-time, largely as a result of digital disruption.…

Welcome to another brand new edition of our ‘Must-Read Digital HR and HR Tech Articles’. The top articles of October feature a piece on employee engagement 3.0, an item about smartphone addiction taking over the workplace and an article that gives you a different take on the HR dashboard. I’m sure you’ll find…

Ask any HR professional about their biggest challenges and you’re bound to hear employee engagement and retention at some point. Of course, there’s always more than one answer to a problem but today we zoom in on career pathing as part of the solution. In this article, we’ll give a definition of career…

HR digital transformation is a hot topic for many HR professionals. And for good reason, since digital technology has the potential and ability to transform HR as we know it. But while it’s one thing to talk about digital HR transformation, it’s an entirely different thing to do it! In today’s article, we dive deeper…

Videos are booming. A quick look at some stats on video-sharing platform YouTube says it all – the site is used by almost 75% of American adults. Among 18 – 24 year-olds this percentage is even 94%. In recruitment, the use of video is becoming more and more common in various stages of the…

Human Resources models help to explain the role of HR in the business. In this article, we will go over the 5 most practical HR models. These models enable us to explain what HR’s role is, how HR adds value to the business, and how the business influences HR. The 5 HR models that…

Updated on the 18th of October 2018. We also have an updated version of the 2019 HR tech conferences to attend. A few months ago, I had the pleasure to attend one of the first HR tech conferences of the year, UNLEASH London (formerly HR Tech World). I have to say, it was great…

When it comes to questions about why a gender pay gap exists, I think I’ve heard them all. Are women paid less due to gender bias? Is it due to the fact that more women work part-time? Maybe they just choose lower paying jobs. Does it matter? Yes, it does. I’ve been…

When it comes to recruitment metrics, time to hire still is one of the most important key performance indicators for hiring teams. Not being able to fill an open position fast enough increases your cost per hire and it risks turning off high-quality candidates. Not to mention the impact a longstanding vacancy has on…

Welcome to another brand new edition of our ‘Must-Read Digital HR and HR Tech Articles’. The top articles of September feature a business case for onboarding automation, an article on the pipeline opportunity for diversity in tech, a piece on the importance of hiring for soft skills, and a video with our experts explaining…

Reframing packetized Joe To state the obvious: HR is facing yet another transformation. The world has changed into a place dominated by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity– the VUCA world. And, again obviously, in the context of the work environment, this development causes a shift to more agile organizational formats – which results in consequences…

High volume hiring is a phenomenon that usually occurs when a company needs to hire a large number of candidates in a short period of time. This increased demand for people can be due to a seasonal peak – like the upcoming holiday season for example – or it can be due to an organization’s…

It was not too long ago that recruiters found out Millennials were the way to go. Not long after this though, a fresh pool of candidates started to appear on the market – Generation Z. With many fresh minds of this generation just starting to fill up the business world, it is definitely time to start…

Human resource management is an essential part of every serious company. Whether we are talking about training employees, hiring fresh blood, ensuring that labor laws are respected, managing contracts, or handling paid vacations, HR processes are a vital part of every organization. Without the HR department to handle the logistical parts, a company will slowly…

Data science has touched every aspect of business functions today, enabling greater speed, accuracy and improved quality of business decision making. As an inherent part of core business operations, the “people function” hasn’t been immune to this development either. The best data science practices are known to combine management tools with statistical and machine learning insights. Such…

It’s back to work time and some employees will be dragging their heels back into the office – with fading tans and even less motivation. 70% of employees start searching for a new job around this time, spurred on after taking a break from their usual routine. The post-holiday blues, therefore, can spell serious trouble…

A lot is being said about the role of Chief Happiness Officer (CHO). Some say it’s a bit of a nonsense title (and job), others believe it’s crucial to have one if you want to successfully manage a 21st-century workforce. We decided to ask those who know best: a real-life Chief Happiness Officer. Or…

More and more companies use pre-employment assessment tools to compare the critical competencies of their candidates helping them to find the best match for the job and the organization. These tools come in many different shapes and sizes, ranging from personality and skill assessments to culture fit, social skills and beyond. In today’s article,…

Have you seen The Intern? If you haven’t, I’d recommend you watch it. It’s a film starring Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro and although I doubt it was the writer’s intention, it’s about age diversity in the workplace. But wrapped in a slick-looking, Hollywood style package of course. In a nutshell –…

Welcome to another brand new edition of our ‘Must-Read Digital HR and HR Tech Articles’. The top articles of August feature employer branding lessons from Beyoncé and Jay-Z, a people analytics case study, an article on developing the great human leaders of tomorrow, and a video with some of the most exciting current developments…

Accepting a new job is never an easy decision. Even if the interview process goes perfectly, many candidates still experience a lot of hesitation. After all, what if the actual job is nothing like the interview led them to believe? It can be a real struggle to accurately represent what a job really is…

Measuring employee engagement the right way is something companies often struggle with. This article answers the question of whether you want to measure it yourself or work with a survey provider. In addition, we dive into the two most common employee engagement scales and discuss their characteristics. After reading this article, you will measure employee…

Employee health and wellness is an increasingly important topic for HR. When you look at some of the benefits of an employee wellness program it’s easy to see why: not only does a wellness program boost employee happiness and health – which makes them more productive and less likely to leave – it also has…

Just last week, The Predictive Index published its 2018 People Management Survey. The survey was held among more than 5000 people across various industries and holds some very interesting findings – not just for managers but for HR too. In this article, we’ll highlight some of the findings from the report. They’ll help you…

Last week, I was on the phone with a woman called Ilse. Ilse had been working in HR for one of the well-known global HR service providers for almost her entire career. Now she had decided to move on and wanted to talk to me about which roads to take, because ‘Well, you know quite…

The newly appointed people operations manager of a fast-growing scale-up (120 people today) called me. She had just started, and asked if I could give some advice. We drank a coffee in Amsterdam. Below a short summary of my tips. 1. Don’t hire an HR manager My first message was: I would not have…

How can HR design employee experiences that empower critical thinking, teamwork, and innovation? Design Thinking is an approach that will change HR in its core. It will develop a human-centric mindset that focuses beyond designing programs or processes to create meaningful experiences. In one sentence: design thinking is a process for creative “problem…

Consistently delivering a great customer experience requires motivated and engaged employees – and thus a great employee experience. Customer expectations have shifted dramatically in the last few years as disruptors across countless industries have focused on scaling new heights in terms of customer experience (CX). It’s widely accepted that it’s vital to offer an…

Welcome to this brand new edition of our ‘Must-Read Digital HR and HR Tech Articles’. The top articles of July feature seven ways HR departments can do less while accomplishing more, an article on measuring employee engagement the right way, a rather disturbing look into the future of the gig economy, and a video with…

No matter how big your company or what industry you are in, many companies often miss the opportunity to effectively engage their new hires, leading to lower levels of productivity and advocacy. In today’s article, we wanted to share some great examples of how new hire engagement can be built. 1. Don’t have a…

Currently, many organizations question their performance management. The reason for that is an increasing number of employees in competence-based jobs as technical and manufacturing jobs are disappearing due to automation. According to a study by the World Economic Forum, cognitive flexibility, creativity, emotional intelligence and active learning are the most important competencies for the future.…

Keeping your employees engaged is tough under any circumstances. Doing so when your organization is working with a distributed workforce is even tougher. It’s not just about figuring out how to get the best out of every single individual. No, it’s about getting everyone to work together as a team, too. It’s up to recruiters and…

We talk an awful lot about Millennials and Generation Z. How to attract them, hire them, and keep them in our company. Many studies have been done, experts have been consulted, all to figure out the magic formula to keep these younger generations happy and engaged. But what about the aging workforce and its…

Joining a new company is both exciting and nerve-racking. After the ink has dried on the contract, emotions start to run high for your new starter. For anyone who has worked elsewhere before, they will undoubtedly begin to wonder what their onboarding experience will be like (and hope that it isn’t as bad as the…

Employee referrals – and employee referral programs – are on the rise. And for good reason: referred new hires are often a better (culture) fit, they are more engaged, less likely to leave, and more productive. In this article, we’ll go over 7 employee referral programs examples. When it comes to creating a brilliant…

When it comes to developments in artificial intelligence and other technologies, the narrative isn’t always positive. But instead of unnecessarily focussing on the negative, why not concentrate on the positive? Like how technology can help us bring the best out of teams for example. Or how it can make us have conversations about matters we…

The digital revolution has transformed recruitment. In the space of a decade, there’s been a move away from traditional job websites to an innovative world of new and exciting recruitment tools and techniques. But what are the game-changing recruiting techniques that’ll shape your hiring strategy in the future? Here’s an expert insight. 1. AI When…

Welcome to this brand new edition of our ‘Must-Read Digital HR and HR Tech Articles’. The top articles of June feature a piece about best-in-class diversity, five simple tactics to turn employee feedback into a habit, a piece on how HR metrics and analytics both can add value, what to think of when building a…

Recruiting new candidates is tough enough as it is. As an HR professional, you’ve got heaps of things to do on top of that eternal quest for the perfect applicant. All the more reason you to make your professional life as easy as possible, right? With the help of some nifty, digital recruitment tools for…

Agile working methods have been disrupting the technology world for the past 20 years. As such, they’ve created innovation in software development, improved numerous products and increased speed to market. Innovation methodologies have been part of the IT world as key capabilities to deliver value to customers while creating a new organizational culture. Scrum,…

Human Resource best practices have been around for decades. They have served as guidelines for many HR professionals. But what do they entail, and why are they so important? In this article, we’ll go over the 7 best practices for HR. Content 1. Human Resource best practices 2. Seven HR Best Practices 2.1 Employment…

An often-heard concern about our rapidly digitalizing world is that it will lead to lots of people losing their jobs. Developments in technologies such as AI will indeed have an impact on the way we work and certain jobs may be done by machines instead of human beings. But does digital HR mean we’ll…

The argument for proactively managing the customer experience of HR (CxHR) is clear: organizations who successfully deliver on the ‘moments that matter’ (such as recruitment, onboarding, relocation, life events etc.) can positively influence employee engagement with tangible benefits for retention and discretionary effort. For the more transactional interactions within HR services, HR should deliver…

Welcome to this brand new edition of our ‘Must-Read Digital HR and HR Tech Articles’! The May must-reads feature an article on continuous improvement in HR, an insightful overview of the realistic job preview, a video, and a few in-depth articles on hiring millennials and the new world of work. I’m sure you’ll…

Social learning is learning through observation, imitation or direct instruction. It’s knowledge sharing through various interactions with others. And what better place to do so than in the workplace, right?! After all, that’s where people from all kinds of backgrounds and with numerous different skills come together. Today we share an infographic about the…

Rob Hill, CRO at ProFinda, discusses how HR professionals need to use technology to manage today’s hyper-connected workforce. Today’s offices are very different from just a few decades ago. The past few years have seen the rise of instant messaging, work-related social media, collaboration tools, and of course, the infamous Millennials. There are…

What does a successful HR digital transformation look like? That’s the question we asked our experts at UNLEASH London in this fourth Digital HR Live video. Their – sometimes hilarious – answers didn’t disappoint: from ‘digitalizing’ shoeboxes to bringing Uber back on the list of authorized travel expenses, it’s all there. Happy watching! What’s…

Recruitment as a career is the epitome of the phrase “trying to find a needle in a haystack”. Economic fluctuations, demand in a particular sector, an overabundance of graduates with a particular qualification – all of these things and more can lead to some jobs having hundreds – or even thousands – of applicants rushing…

With the whole world going increasingly digital, HR managers and personnel need the ability to adapt to new technology. Whether it’s managing information on the cloud, working on the go through mobiles and tablets, or engaging with people on social media sites, today you’re expected to do more than ever before. HR professionals are…

The magic formula for employee engagement exists and I’m going to share it with you. Ready? The key to employee engagement won’t be found in once-per-year surveys. It won’t be found in free lunches either. Or in flexible schedules (although we like them!). And you’ll be hard-pressed to find it even in a…

Here at Digital HR Tech, we talk a lot about HR innovation. After all, most of the HR technology out there aims to innovate existing HR systems and processes. As such, there are many examples of HR functions that have successfully been (partially) innovated. What is HR innovation? HR innovation is the implementation of…

Welcome to this brand new edition of our ‘Must-Read Digital HR and HR Tech Articles’! With many of you enjoying some early May bank holidays, now’s the perfect time to catch up on your monthly Digital HR reading. Here are the 5 articles we enjoyed reading most to help you get started. Enjoy! …

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been changing our lives for decades, but today its presence is bigger than ever before. Sometimes, we don’t even realize it when a new AI-powered system, tool, or product appears and outperforms us, humans. In fact, AI is affecting human life on all kinds of levels varying from: The automation of…

A few weeks ago, we published our first Digital HR Live video (go here if you missed it). Today we share the second video recorded at UNLEASH London. This time we asked our experts what they are currently most excited about in HR technology. Join the discussion and let us know what developments…

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending what was probably the first ‘Blockchain and the Distributed Workforce’ event. The evening was organized by Andy Spence at the RocketSpace offices in London and the idea behind this meetup was to bring together a diversified crowd of HR, recruitment, and blockchain technologists. This article is a round-up of…

Engaged employees play a crucial role in the success of any organization. Employees who are actively invested in the company’s goals don’t just perform consistently; they also contribute new ideas, support morale, and look for ways to help the business grow. The problem is, research indicates that only about 32% of U.S. workers…

We asked you answered. When we published our 40+ top global influencers in HR Tech of 2018 a few months ago, we knew it was going to be a constantly evolving article. One that would keep getting better over time. Following our article, we received some very good suggestions about HR tech…

Jennifer was a rising star in her department. She was an eager and effective worker, going from intern to coordinator in a matter of just 18 months. With her new position came the opportunity to work from home a couple of days a week. After bragging to all her friends and setting up her home…

Recently we wrote about AI in HR and how this is a topic you’ll find in pretty much every ‘HR trends for 2018’ article. Something else you’re bound to find on these trend lists is the digitalization of HR – or Digital HR. But apart from being a fancy, 21st-century term, what does it…

It takes a lot of energy and resources to boil the ocean. This metaphor illustrates the effort HR must invest to drive the necessary transformations within organizations. However, HR does not only drive change, it has to change itself. And while many organizations have just recently succeeded in implementing updated HR structures similar…

Another month, another round-up. With March drawn to an end and April starting to warm up, it’s time for our “Must-Read Digital HR and HR Tech Articles” again. Enjoy! #5. Are You Targeting Younger Workers in Social Media Job Ads? You May be Going Too Far Older workers may not be getting a fair…

We don’t need to stress the importance of a healthy workforce again. You know it’s crucial to take care of your employees’ wellness. But being aware of something and actually putting that knowledge into practice are two different things. In this article, we will dive into the 11 best employee wellness programs – also called…

I know, how come we’re already talking about generation Z, right? Just when you thought you’d finally started to figure out your millennial workers. The fact of the matter is, the first gen Z’ers have entered the workforce. Sure, mostly as interns or in entry-level positions for now, but regardless: it’s time to meet generation…

Employee referrals can add substantial value – and they are on the rise. All the more reason to get started with that employee referral program if you haven’t done so yet. Today we’ll highlight some of the benefits of employee referrals and a few elements every employee referral program should include. Employee referrals and…

Digital HR has garnered a lot of interest from HR professionals and business leaders for the way it is changing how we manage people. This change enables a better HR service delivery but also impacts how we do HR on a day-to-day level. To many of us, digital HR seems fascinating but do we really…

Welcome back to our monthly must-reads! Here at Digital HR Tech, we’re already starting to look forward to the first days of Spring. In the meantime, we’ve put together the 5 articles we enjoyed most reading last month. #5. 11 Best Free Tools for Recruiters that Boost Productivity A truly digitally oriented article to…

As we all are aware of the fact that the online environment is so active in the digital age, we can now keep track of a lot of things. Analytics is collected everywhere and gives us a valuable insight into user behavior and the efficiency of various processes. If we talk about eLearning as part of…

Employee wellness and wearables are hot. Not necessarily in a good way though. In February for example, a lot has been written about Amazon’s idea for employee-tracking wristbands and the concerns this raises. Although the idea isn’t implemented yet and aimed at employee productivity rather than wellness, it made me wonder about the combination of…

Talent management is one of the most current topics in HR. How can we give candidates the best experience? How can we attract the best people? What do we need to do to win the war on talent? In this article, we’ll dive into the question “what is talent management” and give five crucial tips…

When we say analytics or workforce analytics, most people picture gigantic rows and columns of data that is too hard to collect and analyze, and therefore too much of an effort for them to take up. Moreover, they might not be sure of the usefulness of the analytics, and its added value for the organization.…

Earlier this month it was ‘national sickie day’ in the UK. The first Monday in February traditionally marks the day when most people call in sick, hence the nickname. It got me thinking about employee health and wellness and how, if done right, employee wellness programs could perhaps lead to the end of a sad…

A lot of people – including us – are looking for a talent management model but so far, no one has developed such a model yet. This article, therefore, introduces a talent management model you can use in order to get the most out of your employees. The AARRR model Back in the day,…

Oh boy, that’s one month gone already. With January drawn to an end and February starting to warm up, it’s time for our monthly selection of must-reads. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the first edition of our “Must-Read Digital HR and HR Tech Articles” of 2018. #6. Six of the Best Podcasts for…

Diversity hiring is about much more than ticking boxes. Being a hot topic, workplace diversity gets a lot of mentions in HR trend lists for 2018. But rather than simply creating the perfect male/female ratio, there’s a strong business rationale behind diversity hiring. In today’s article, we’ll take a closer look at hiring for diversity…

Talent management metrics are tools to measure the inflow, throughflow, and outflow of talent in your organization. This article will explain the use of talent management metrics and why they should be tracked by any HR department. This article is part of a four-part series, which also includes an article about the talent management dashboard.…

Did you catch our article last week? If you did, you know we spoke about talent management dashboards. One of the things recruiters and hiring managers use a dashboard for is succession planning. While it’s important to have a succession plan in place for when one of your (senior) people leaves, retires or even worse,…

As an HR professional, a talent management dashboard (TMD) can be an important tool to understand your workforce and plan for the future. This can be quite a challenge with today’s ever-changing workforce. Time to have a closer look at the talent management dashboard: functions, examples, and a how-to. What is a Talent Management…

Many organizations have embraced the importance of onboarding. With a proper onboarding process, employees feel welcomed and supported in their new job. However, when employees change positions, get promoted or move to a different location, they usually don’t get the same type of support. Why is this? They’re still in a new environment, with new…

First of all: Happy New Year! I hope you’ve had a wonderful end of the year and I wish you a very happy, healthy and successful 2018. And what better way to start the year than with an overview of the most popular digital HR and HR tech articles of 2017, right?! We’ve selected some…

Working online from home seems the new holy grail for many of us. We may not want to do it full-time, but we at least want the possibility to work outside the office whenever it pleases us. In fact, it’s one of the employee benefits staff values most when they’re choosing a company to work for.…

There’s a lot of talk about digital HR and the digital workforce. In this article, I will answer the question what the digital workforce is and how you can apply this knowledge to make better personnel decisions. To do this I use the five key characteristics that any digital workforce needs to have. What…

It’s that time of the year again. And by that I mean the period in which pretty much every self-respecting HR tech related blog, writer or website issues its view on the year ahead. We’re no exception to that rule here at Digital HR Tech. So, here goes: our very own Top 15 Digital HR…

Is real-time learning the future? Traditional approaches to learning are failing. In order to stay competitive and to keep learning, organizations are looking for alternatives. One of these alternatives is real-time learning. This article will give you an overview of why traditional learning doesn’t work, what real-time learning is, and how it can benefit you…

Big data trends are echoing throughout HR but are still confounding experts. How can these trends be applied to a subject so complex – people? While ‘people analytics’ empower HR to make more informed business decisions, sometimes it can feel as though there is simply too much data to sift through. And while it…

Welcome to our very first edition of “Most Trending Digital HR and HR Tech Articles”! From now on, once a month, we’ll select the best Digital HR and HR Tech articles for you to read and inform yourself. Happy reading! #7 Job Titles of the Future: Man-Machine Teaming Manager An entertaining article by Steve…

“What benefits does your company offer its employees?” This question tends to pop up a lot in job interviews—often right after the interviewer asks “Do you have any questions for me?”. And employee benefits are a fair thing to inquire about; most of us would like to know the perks that a job will give…

The blended workforce is a fact. In an average company, about 40% of the personnel is a mix of freelancers, contractors, part-timers, tempers and what not. Of course, this has an impact on HR and its traditional functions. In this post, we share 5 key HR ingredients for a successfully blended workforce. 5 Key…

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of speaking at Digi_HR in Athens. While listening to the other keynote speakers, I had ample time to make some notes. Here is Andy Spence’s presentation about AI, BAIlockchain and the cloud in blog-form. His jokes were fantastic, I have included them in quotations! New technologies are starting…

Mobile recruitment: We don’t need to tell you how often people look at their phones. It’s the 21st century and too many of us seem to be in an intimate relationship with their smartphone. Whether we like it or not though, mobile recruitment has become increasingly important in HR. It’s time to tap into the…

Have you seen the new Blade Runner 2049 movie? Besides a film full of action, special effects and dramatic lighting, it’s a production about AI. It’s a worrying preview of what our world could look like if we were to seriously step up our artificial intelligence game. This article is about AI in HR. In…

The biggest game changer for the digital recruitment world has undoubtedly been the internet. Its arrival has sparked the start of several big trends that will profoundly change the way we do digital recruitment. To paint you an up-to-date picture, we’ll outline the most significant ones in today’s post: 7 digital recruitment terms you should…

The connected workforce is a quintessential 21st century HR phenomenon. Chances are you’ve heard this term before, but don’t know exactly what it entails. The good news is, that’s about to change. In today’s blog we’ll bring you fully up to speed: Here are 3 Must-Knows about the Connected Workforce. 1. How we…

You’re an HR business partner and there’s been quite a buzz about HR analytics. Strap in, here are the five HR analytics questions you should know the answer to. We’ll start off with some more generic questions and will gradually dive into the more specific topics relevant to you towards the end. What is…

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If you’re anything like me, you start your day scrolling through social media feeds in bed (or over breakfast if you’re more of a morning person). With 45% of people watching more than an hour of video on Facebook or YouTube each week, I’d be willing to bet there are many videos viewed during these…

Employee experience is not only a top priority for organizations today. As digital thinking is transforming our consumer habits and experiences in respect to every interaction we have with a person, product, place, service or company, the employee experience – which is defined by various moments – is gradually becoming an expectation from the workforce.…

Whenever I hear the word ‘trend’ I tend to think it’s something temporary. Like those slap bracelets for kids in the nineties. Remember those? All of a sudden, they were just there and all the cool kids were slapping themselves on the wrist with them – only to completely disappear a couple of months later.…

With the rise of technology, the way hiring managers recruit and screen candidates has shifted dramatically. Whereas not too long ago a real person would review every paper resume and call up candidates personally to invite them for an interview, AI and innovative programs have taken over many of these processes. Interview formats have…

Enterprise Recruitment is not for the faint-hearted. With (often) dozens of open roles, thousands of applicants and a myriad of hiring managers to huddle down with, it requires a very special type of recruiter to ace the Enterprise Recruitment game. Luckily, we’re amidst a full-blown digital revolution at the moment. Many smart brains…

In our daily practice, we see organizations working on projects around HR Technologies. HR Tech is trending and big business in the market. Solution providers are promoting and predicting large positive impacts of implementing their technologies. Often, these technologies are introduced as the solution to all problems. Of course, mobile availability, the current permanent online…

What are the key roles of human resources? In this article, we will list the 15 key Human Resources roles. In addition, we will go over these roles and explain how doing them right will create benefits for both the people and the organization. Background of Human Resource Roles For a long time, Human Resources…

HR tech conferences are always a great occasion to speak with industry experts in person, to see some of the coolest HR tech startups pitch their business, and to find out more about the companies behind the technology we write about here on Digital HR Tech. And that’s not even all of it. Today’s HR…

It’s time for the annual employee engagement survey again. Conducting a survey sounds easier than it actually is. What are the best practices you need to keep in mind? In this article, we will discuss the 5 must-know employee engagement best practices. Measuring employee engagement can be a very powerful tool to improve employee…

A couple of times a year, employee morale just naturally dips. During those dark, cold, and often short, winter days for example. Or after the summer holidays or a long weekend even. And sometimes, employees simply go through a period where they feel less motivated for no apparent reason. Whatever the reason though, you…

First of all, I’d like to wish all of you a very happy 2019, full of laughter, love and fulfilling projects to work on! Now, back to business and to our first article of the year: Welcome back to another brand new edition of our ‘Must-Read Digital HR and HR Tech Articles’. The…

Managing talent is arguably the most important job for any HR department. In this article, we will dive into the nitty-gritty of creating a talent management process, including all the steps involved. Employees are a critical part of any organization, offering their time and commitment towards advancing the organization’s goals. The organization benefits from…

A recent survey of 15,000 Global HR professionals conducted by Frazer Jones and the HR TECH Partnership revealed some interesting results. 95% of the HR community believes new technology will allow HR to become more efficient and strategic while 77% believe digitization plays a key role. However, less than 25% of HR professionals have…

The employee journey is receiving an increasing amount of attention from HR practitioners – and for good reason! In this articles, I will explain what the employee journey is and how it can be leveraged for the benefit of the employee and the employer. So, let’s get started. What is the employee journey?…

Welcome back to another brand new edition of our ‘Must-Read Digital HR and HR Tech Articles’. The top articles of November feature a piece on employee referrals, an item about recruiting podcasts, and an article that gives you 7 practical tips on how to start with Continuous Improvement in HR. I’m sure you’ll…

When you visit an HR trade show two things stick out in the tech section: A. You mostly encounter either tools for process automation or technology with a focus on recruitment. B. Many of the newer (< 5 years) solutions are focused on recruitment. This focus on recruitment ties in with the growing…

Not too long ago the main instrument to gather data about the mood of the employees in various parts of the organization was the annual employee engagement survey. Once a year, or once every two years, a long questionnaire was distributed to the employees. Usually, 50-70% of employees responded. The answers were analyzed…

My definition of a genuine talent pipeline is that it only exists if you understand which candidates are cold, warm and ‘hire-ready’ in real time. If you don’t know this, you don’t have a talent pipeline. Candidates’ behavior has totally changed When I started in recruitment in 1999, candidates had very limited information at…

For quite some time now, there has been a lot of talk about culture – or organizational – fit. Of course, hiring new people means finding the best candidate for the job. But perhaps it’s even more important that the person your recruit feels like they’ve finally found their place from the moment they first…

Whether you´re working in a large corporate or a smaller enterprise, a Human Resource strategy forms the basis of everything you do in HR. In this article, we will give a definition of the HR strategy, explain how the HR strategy impacts daily HR practices, and we will end with a Human Resource strategy example.…

Since 2000, more than half of Fortune 500 companies have “gone bankrupt, been acquired, or ceased to exist as a result of digital disruption”, according to Harvard Business Review. In the same article, it is estimated that three-quarters of today’s S&P 500 will be replaced in 10 years-time, largely as a result of digital disruption.…

Welcome to another brand new edition of our ‘Must-Read Digital HR and HR Tech Articles’. The top articles of October feature a piece on employee engagement 3.0, an item about smartphone addiction taking over the workplace and an article that gives you a different take on the HR dashboard. I’m sure you’ll find…

Ask any HR professional about their biggest challenges and you’re bound to hear employee engagement and retention at some point. Of course, there’s always more than one answer to a problem but today we zoom in on career pathing as part of the solution. In this article, we’ll give a definition of career…

HR digital transformation is a hot topic for many HR professionals. And for good reason, since digital technology has the potential and ability to transform HR as we know it. But while it’s one thing to talk about digital HR transformation, it’s an entirely different thing to do it! In today’s article, we dive deeper…

Videos are booming. A quick look at some stats on video-sharing platform YouTube says it all – the site is used by almost 75% of American adults. Among 18 – 24 year-olds this percentage is even 94%. In recruitment, the use of video is becoming more and more common in various stages of the…

Human Resources models help to explain the role of HR in the business. In this article, we will go over the 5 most practical HR models. These models enable us to explain what HR’s role is, how HR adds value to the business, and how the business influences HR. The 5 HR models that…

Updated on the 18th of October 2018. We also have an updated version of the 2019 HR tech conferences to attend. A few months ago, I had the pleasure to attend one of the first HR tech conferences of the year, UNLEASH London (formerly HR Tech World). I have to say, it was great…

When it comes to questions about why a gender pay gap exists, I think I’ve heard them all. Are women paid less due to gender bias? Is it due to the fact that more women work part-time? Maybe they just choose lower paying jobs. Does it matter? Yes, it does. I’ve been…

When it comes to recruitment metrics, time to hire still is one of the most important key performance indicators for hiring teams. Not being able to fill an open position fast enough increases your cost per hire and it risks turning off high-quality candidates. Not to mention the impact a longstanding vacancy has on…

Welcome to another brand new edition of our ‘Must-Read Digital HR and HR Tech Articles’. The top articles of September feature a business case for onboarding automation, an article on the pipeline opportunity for diversity in tech, a piece on the importance of hiring for soft skills, and a video with our experts explaining…

Reframing packetized Joe To state the obvious: HR is facing yet another transformation. The world has changed into a place dominated by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity– the VUCA world. And, again obviously, in the context of the work environment, this development causes a shift to more agile organizational formats – which results in consequences…

High volume hiring is a phenomenon that usually occurs when a company needs to hire a large number of candidates in a short period of time. This increased demand for people can be due to a seasonal peak – like the upcoming holiday season for example – or it can be due to an organization’s…

It was not too long ago that recruiters found out Millennials were the way to go. Not long after this though, a fresh pool of candidates started to appear on the market – Generation Z. With many fresh minds of this generation just starting to fill up the business world, it is definitely time to start…

Human resource management is an essential part of every serious company. Whether we are talking about training employees, hiring fresh blood, ensuring that labor laws are respected, managing contracts, or handling paid vacations, HR processes are a vital part of every organization. Without the HR department to handle the logistical parts, a company will slowly…

Data science has touched every aspect of business functions today, enabling greater speed, accuracy and improved quality of business decision making. As an inherent part of core business operations, the “people function” hasn’t been immune to this development either. The best data science practices are known to combine management tools with statistical and machine learning insights. Such…

It’s back to work time and some employees will be dragging their heels back into the office – with fading tans and even less motivation. 70% of employees start searching for a new job around this time, spurred on after taking a break from their usual routine. The post-holiday blues, therefore, can spell serious trouble…

A lot is being said about the role of Chief Happiness Officer (CHO). Some say it’s a bit of a nonsense title (and job), others believe it’s crucial to have one if you want to successfully manage a 21st-century workforce. We decided to ask those who know best: a real-life Chief Happiness Officer. Or…

More and more companies use pre-employment assessment tools to compare the critical competencies of their candidates helping them to find the best match for the job and the organization. These tools come in many different shapes and sizes, ranging from personality and skill assessments to culture fit, social skills and beyond. In today’s article,…

Have you seen The Intern? If you haven’t, I’d recommend you watch it. It’s a film starring Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro and although I doubt it was the writer’s intention, it’s about age diversity in the workplace. But wrapped in a slick-looking, Hollywood style package of course. In a nutshell –…

Welcome to another brand new edition of our ‘Must-Read Digital HR and HR Tech Articles’. The top articles of August feature employer branding lessons from Beyoncé and Jay-Z, a people analytics case study, an article on developing the great human leaders of tomorrow, and a video with some of the most exciting current developments…

Accepting a new job is never an easy decision. Even if the interview process goes perfectly, many candidates still experience a lot of hesitation. After all, what if the actual job is nothing like the interview led them to believe? It can be a real struggle to accurately represent what a job really is…

Measuring employee engagement the right way is something companies often struggle with. This article answers the question of whether you want to measure it yourself or work with a survey provider. In addition, we dive into the two most common employee engagement scales and discuss their characteristics. After reading this article, you will measure employee…

Employee health and wellness is an increasingly important topic for HR. When you look at some of the benefits of an employee wellness program it’s easy to see why: not only does a wellness program boost employee happiness and health – which makes them more productive and less likely to leave – it also has…

Just last week, The Predictive Index published its 2018 People Management Survey. The survey was held among more than 5000 people across various industries and holds some very interesting findings – not just for managers but for HR too. In this article, we’ll highlight some of the findings from the report. They’ll help you…

Last week, I was on the phone with a woman called Ilse. Ilse had been working in HR for one of the well-known global HR service providers for almost her entire career. Now she had decided to move on and wanted to talk to me about which roads to take, because ‘Well, you know quite…

The newly appointed people operations manager of a fast-growing scale-up (120 people today) called me. She had just started, and asked if I could give some advice. We drank a coffee in Amsterdam. Below a short summary of my tips. 1. Don’t hire an HR manager My first message was: I would not have…

How can HR design employee experiences that empower critical thinking, teamwork, and innovation? Design Thinking is an approach that will change HR in its core. It will develop a human-centric mindset that focuses beyond designing programs or processes to create meaningful experiences. In one sentence: design thinking is a process for creative “problem…

Consistently delivering a great customer experience requires motivated and engaged employees – and thus a great employee experience. Customer expectations have shifted dramatically in the last few years as disruptors across countless industries have focused on scaling new heights in terms of customer experience (CX). It’s widely accepted that it’s vital to offer an…

Welcome to this brand new edition of our ‘Must-Read Digital HR and HR Tech Articles’. The top articles of July feature seven ways HR departments can do less while accomplishing more, an article on measuring employee engagement the right way, a rather disturbing look into the future of the gig economy, and a video with…

No matter how big your company or what industry you are in, many companies often miss the opportunity to effectively engage their new hires, leading to lower levels of productivity and advocacy. In today’s article, we wanted to share some great examples of how new hire engagement can be built. 1. Don’t have a…

Currently, many organizations question their performance management. The reason for that is an increasing number of employees in competence-based jobs as technical and manufacturing jobs are disappearing due to automation. According to a study by the World Economic Forum, cognitive flexibility, creativity, emotional intelligence and active learning are the most important competencies for the future.…

Keeping your employees engaged is tough under any circumstances. Doing so when your organization is working with a distributed workforce is even tougher. It’s not just about figuring out how to get the best out of every single individual. No, it’s about getting everyone to work together as a team, too. It’s up to recruiters and…

We talk an awful lot about Millennials and Generation Z. How to attract them, hire them, and keep them in our company. Many studies have been done, experts have been consulted, all to figure out the magic formula to keep these younger generations happy and engaged. But what about the aging workforce and its…

Joining a new company is both exciting and nerve-racking. After the ink has dried on the contract, emotions start to run high for your new starter. For anyone who has worked elsewhere before, they will undoubtedly begin to wonder what their onboarding experience will be like (and hope that it isn’t as bad as the…

Employee referrals – and employee referral programs – are on the rise. And for good reason: referred new hires are often a better (culture) fit, they are more engaged, less likely to leave, and more productive. In this article, we’ll go over 7 employee referral programs examples. When it comes to creating a brilliant…

When it comes to developments in artificial intelligence and other technologies, the narrative isn’t always positive. But instead of unnecessarily focussing on the negative, why not concentrate on the positive? Like how technology can help us bring the best out of teams for example. Or how it can make us have conversations about matters we…

The digital revolution has transformed recruitment. In the space of a decade, there’s been a move away from traditional job websites to an innovative world of new and exciting recruitment tools and techniques. But what are the game-changing recruiting techniques that’ll shape your hiring strategy in the future? Here’s an expert insight. 1. AI When…

Welcome to this brand new edition of our ‘Must-Read Digital HR and HR Tech Articles’. The top articles of June feature a piece about best-in-class diversity, five simple tactics to turn employee feedback into a habit, a piece on how HR metrics and analytics both can add value, what to think of when building a…

Recruiting new candidates is tough enough as it is. As an HR professional, you’ve got heaps of things to do on top of that eternal quest for the perfect applicant. All the more reason you to make your professional life as easy as possible, right? With the help of some nifty, digital recruitment tools for…

Agile working methods have been disrupting the technology world for the past 20 years. As such, they’ve created innovation in software development, improved numerous products and increased speed to market. Innovation methodologies have been part of the IT world as key capabilities to deliver value to customers while creating a new organizational culture. Scrum,…

Human Resource best practices have been around for decades. They have served as guidelines for many HR professionals. But what do they entail, and why are they so important? In this article, we’ll go over the 7 best practices for HR. Content 1. Human Resource best practices 2. Seven HR Best Practices 2.1 Employment…

An often-heard concern about our rapidly digitalizing world is that it will lead to lots of people losing their jobs. Developments in technologies such as AI will indeed have an impact on the way we work and certain jobs may be done by machines instead of human beings. But does digital HR mean we’ll…

The argument for proactively managing the customer experience of HR (CxHR) is clear: organizations who successfully deliver on the ‘moments that matter’ (such as recruitment, onboarding, relocation, life events etc.) can positively influence employee engagement with tangible benefits for retention and discretionary effort. For the more transactional interactions within HR services, HR should deliver…

Welcome to this brand new edition of our ‘Must-Read Digital HR and HR Tech Articles’! The May must-reads feature an article on continuous improvement in HR, an insightful overview of the realistic job preview, a video, and a few in-depth articles on hiring millennials and the new world of work. I’m sure you’ll…

Social learning is learning through observation, imitation or direct instruction. It’s knowledge sharing through various interactions with others. And what better place to do so than in the workplace, right?! After all, that’s where people from all kinds of backgrounds and with numerous different skills come together. Today we share an infographic about the…

Rob Hill, CRO at ProFinda, discusses how HR professionals need to use technology to manage today’s hyper-connected workforce. Today’s offices are very different from just a few decades ago. The past few years have seen the rise of instant messaging, work-related social media, collaboration tools, and of course, the infamous Millennials. There are…

What does a successful HR digital transformation look like? That’s the question we asked our experts at UNLEASH London in this fourth Digital HR Live video. Their – sometimes hilarious – answers didn’t disappoint: from ‘digitalizing’ shoeboxes to bringing Uber back on the list of authorized travel expenses, it’s all there. Happy watching! What’s…

Recruitment as a career is the epitome of the phrase “trying to find a needle in a haystack”. Economic fluctuations, demand in a particular sector, an overabundance of graduates with a particular qualification – all of these things and more can lead to some jobs having hundreds – or even thousands – of applicants rushing…

With the whole world going increasingly digital, HR managers and personnel need the ability to adapt to new technology. Whether it’s managing information on the cloud, working on the go through mobiles and tablets, or engaging with people on social media sites, today you’re expected to do more than ever before. HR professionals are…

The magic formula for employee engagement exists and I’m going to share it with you. Ready? The key to employee engagement won’t be found in once-per-year surveys. It won’t be found in free lunches either. Or in flexible schedules (although we like them!). And you’ll be hard-pressed to find it even in a…

Here at Digital HR Tech, we talk a lot about HR innovation. After all, most of the HR technology out there aims to innovate existing HR systems and processes. As such, there are many examples of HR functions that have successfully been (partially) innovated. What is HR innovation? HR innovation is the implementation of…

Welcome to this brand new edition of our ‘Must-Read Digital HR and HR Tech Articles’! With many of you enjoying some early May bank holidays, now’s the perfect time to catch up on your monthly Digital HR reading. Here are the 5 articles we enjoyed reading most to help you get started. Enjoy! …

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been changing our lives for decades, but today its presence is bigger than ever before. Sometimes, we don’t even realize it when a new AI-powered system, tool, or product appears and outperforms us, humans. In fact, AI is affecting human life on all kinds of levels varying from: The automation of…

A few weeks ago, we published our first Digital HR Live video (go here if you missed it). Today we share the second video recorded at UNLEASH London. This time we asked our experts what they are currently most excited about in HR technology. Join the discussion and let us know what developments…

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending what was probably the first ‘Blockchain and the Distributed Workforce’ event. The evening was organized by Andy Spence at the RocketSpace offices in London and the idea behind this meetup was to bring together a diversified crowd of HR, recruitment, and blockchain technologists. This article is a round-up of…

Engaged employees play a crucial role in the success of any organization. Employees who are actively invested in the company’s goals don’t just perform consistently; they also contribute new ideas, support morale, and look for ways to help the business grow. The problem is, research indicates that only about 32% of U.S. workers…

We asked you answered. When we published our 40+ top global influencers in HR Tech of 2018 a few months ago, we knew it was going to be a constantly evolving article. One that would keep getting better over time. Following our article, we received some very good suggestions about HR tech…

Jennifer was a rising star in her department. She was an eager and effective worker, going from intern to coordinator in a matter of just 18 months. With her new position came the opportunity to work from home a couple of days a week. After bragging to all her friends and setting up her home…

Recently we wrote about AI in HR and how this is a topic you’ll find in pretty much every ‘HR trends for 2018’ article. Something else you’re bound to find on these trend lists is the digitalization of HR – or Digital HR. But apart from being a fancy, 21st-century term, what does it…

It takes a lot of energy and resources to boil the ocean. This metaphor illustrates the effort HR must invest to drive the necessary transformations within organizations. However, HR does not only drive change, it has to change itself. And while many organizations have just recently succeeded in implementing updated HR structures similar…

Another month, another round-up. With March drawn to an end and April starting to warm up, it’s time for our “Must-Read Digital HR and HR Tech Articles” again. Enjoy! #5. Are You Targeting Younger Workers in Social Media Job Ads? You May be Going Too Far Older workers may not be getting a fair…

We don’t need to stress the importance of a healthy workforce again. You know it’s crucial to take care of your employees’ wellness. But being aware of something and actually putting that knowledge into practice are two different things. In this article, we will dive into the 11 best employee wellness programs – also called…

I know, how come we’re already talking about generation Z, right? Just when you thought you’d finally started to figure out your millennial workers. The fact of the matter is, the first gen Z’ers have entered the workforce. Sure, mostly as interns or in entry-level positions for now, but regardless: it’s time to meet generation…

Employee referrals can add substantial value – and they are on the rise. All the more reason to get started with that employee referral program if you haven’t done so yet. Today we’ll highlight some of the benefits of employee referrals and a few elements every employee referral program should include. Employee referrals and…

Digital HR has garnered a lot of interest from HR professionals and business leaders for the way it is changing how we manage people. This change enables a better HR service delivery but also impacts how we do HR on a day-to-day level. To many of us, digital HR seems fascinating but do we really…

Welcome back to our monthly must-reads! Here at Digital HR Tech, we’re already starting to look forward to the first days of Spring. In the meantime, we’ve put together the 5 articles we enjoyed most reading last month. #5. 11 Best Free Tools for Recruiters that Boost Productivity A truly digitally oriented article to…

As we all are aware of the fact that the online environment is so active in the digital age, we can now keep track of a lot of things. Analytics is collected everywhere and gives us a valuable insight into user behavior and the efficiency of various processes. If we talk about eLearning as part of…

Employee wellness and wearables are hot. Not necessarily in a good way though. In February for example, a lot has been written about Amazon’s idea for employee-tracking wristbands and the concerns this raises. Although the idea isn’t implemented yet and aimed at employee productivity rather than wellness, it made me wonder about the combination of…

Talent management is one of the most current topics in HR. How can we give candidates the best experience? How can we attract the best people? What do we need to do to win the war on talent? In this article, we’ll dive into the question “what is talent management” and give five crucial tips…

When we say analytics or workforce analytics, most people picture gigantic rows and columns of data that is too hard to collect and analyze, and therefore too much of an effort for them to take up. Moreover, they might not be sure of the usefulness of the analytics, and its added value for the organization.…

Earlier this month it was ‘national sickie day’ in the UK. The first Monday in February traditionally marks the day when most people call in sick, hence the nickname. It got me thinking about employee health and wellness and how, if done right, employee wellness programs could perhaps lead to the end of a sad…

A lot of people – including us – are looking for a talent management model but so far, no one has developed such a model yet. This article, therefore, introduces a talent management model you can use in order to get the most out of your employees. The AARRR model Back in the day,…

Oh boy, that’s one month gone already. With January drawn to an end and February starting to warm up, it’s time for our monthly selection of must-reads. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the first edition of our “Must-Read Digital HR and HR Tech Articles” of 2018. #6. Six of the Best Podcasts for…

Diversity hiring is about much more than ticking boxes. Being a hot topic, workplace diversity gets a lot of mentions in HR trend lists for 2018. But rather than simply creating the perfect male/female ratio, there’s a strong business rationale behind diversity hiring. In today’s article, we’ll take a closer look at hiring for diversity…

Talent management metrics are tools to measure the inflow, throughflow, and outflow of talent in your organization. This article will explain the use of talent management metrics and why they should be tracked by any HR department. This article is part of a four-part series, which also includes an article about the talent management dashboard.…

Did you catch our article last week? If you did, you know we spoke about talent management dashboards. One of the things recruiters and hiring managers use a dashboard for is succession planning. While it’s important to have a succession plan in place for when one of your (senior) people leaves, retires or even worse,…

As an HR professional, a talent management dashboard (TMD) can be an important tool to understand your workforce and plan for the future. This can be quite a challenge with today’s ever-changing workforce. Time to have a closer look at the talent management dashboard: functions, examples, and a how-to. What is a Talent Management…

Many organizations have embraced the importance of onboarding. With a proper onboarding process, employees feel welcomed and supported in their new job. However, when employees change positions, get promoted or move to a different location, they usually don’t get the same type of support. Why is this? They’re still in a new environment, with new…

First of all: Happy New Year! I hope you’ve had a wonderful end of the year and I wish you a very happy, healthy and successful 2018. And what better way to start the year than with an overview of the most popular digital HR and HR tech articles of 2017, right?! We’ve selected some…

Working online from home seems the new holy grail for many of us. We may not want to do it full-time, but we at least want the possibility to work outside the office whenever it pleases us. In fact, it’s one of the employee benefits staff values most when they’re choosing a company to work for.…

There’s a lot of talk about digital HR and the digital workforce. In this article, I will answer the question what the digital workforce is and how you can apply this knowledge to make better personnel decisions. To do this I use the five key characteristics that any digital workforce needs to have. What…

It’s that time of the year again. And by that I mean the period in which pretty much every self-respecting HR tech related blog, writer or website issues its view on the year ahead. We’re no exception to that rule here at Digital HR Tech. So, here goes: our very own Top 15 Digital HR…

Is real-time learning the future? Traditional approaches to learning are failing. In order to stay competitive and to keep learning, organizations are looking for alternatives. One of these alternatives is real-time learning. This article will give you an overview of why traditional learning doesn’t work, what real-time learning is, and how it can benefit you…

Big data trends are echoing throughout HR but are still confounding experts. How can these trends be applied to a subject so complex – people? While ‘people analytics’ empower HR to make more informed business decisions, sometimes it can feel as though there is simply too much data to sift through. And while it…

Welcome to our very first edition of “Most Trending Digital HR and HR Tech Articles”! From now on, once a month, we’ll select the best Digital HR and HR Tech articles for you to read and inform yourself. Happy reading! #7 Job Titles of the Future: Man-Machine Teaming Manager An entertaining article by Steve…

“What benefits does your company offer its employees?” This question tends to pop up a lot in job interviews—often right after the interviewer asks “Do you have any questions for me?”. And employee benefits are a fair thing to inquire about; most of us would like to know the perks that a job will give…

The blended workforce is a fact. In an average company, about 40% of the personnel is a mix of freelancers, contractors, part-timers, tempers and what not. Of course, this has an impact on HR and its traditional functions. In this post, we share 5 key HR ingredients for a successfully blended workforce. 5 Key…

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of speaking at Digi_HR in Athens. While listening to the other keynote speakers, I had ample time to make some notes. Here is Andy Spence’s presentation about AI, BAIlockchain and the cloud in blog-form. His jokes were fantastic, I have included them in quotations! New technologies are starting…

Mobile recruitment: We don’t need to tell you how often people look at their phones. It’s the 21st century and too many of us seem to be in an intimate relationship with their smartphone. Whether we like it or not though, mobile recruitment has become increasingly important in HR. It’s time to tap into the…

Have you seen the new Blade Runner 2049 movie? Besides a film full of action, special effects and dramatic lighting, it’s a production about AI. It’s a worrying preview of what our world could look like if we were to seriously step up our artificial intelligence game. This article is about AI in HR. In…

The biggest game changer for the digital recruitment world has undoubtedly been the internet. Its arrival has sparked the start of several big trends that will profoundly change the way we do digital recruitment. To paint you an up-to-date picture, we’ll outline the most significant ones in today’s post: 7 digital recruitment terms you should…

The connected workforce is a quintessential 21st century HR phenomenon. Chances are you’ve heard this term before, but don’t know exactly what it entails. The good news is, that’s about to change. In today’s blog we’ll bring you fully up to speed: Here are 3 Must-Knows about the Connected Workforce. 1. How we…

You’re an HR business partner and there’s been quite a buzz about HR analytics. Strap in, here are the five HR analytics questions you should know the answer to. We’ll start off with some more generic questions and will gradually dive into the more specific topics relevant to you towards the end. What is…